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Entrance to Jubilee on Derby Road into North Entrance of University Park

University Park Campus, Nottingham, NG7 2RD

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Summary

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    • The journey from the Entrance to Jubilee to North Entrance of University Park via Derby Road is approximately 0.4 miles in length and takes approximately 9 minutes to travel. Along the journey there are slight and steep slopes.

Starting Point at Jubilee Campus to Wollaton Hall Drive

  • There is a marble bench with central armrests just within the Jubilee Campus entrance.
  • This route starts at the marble bench and heads towards Derby Road.
  • The surface of the paving at the starting point is block paving.
  • There are 2 sets of bollards just along the path leading to the Jubilee Campus exit.
  • The bollards do not contrast visually with the paving, but they have a visual identification band.
  • The space between the first set of bollards is 190cm.
  • There is a slight slope on exiting the first set of bollards.
  • Just before the second set of bollards the paving changes to tarmac.
  • The second set of bollards is approximately 6m away from the first.
  • The space between the second set of bollards is 160cm.
  • The slight slope continues through the second set of bollards.
  • The length of the tarmac path from the second set of bollards to Derby Road is approximately 10m.
  • At the end of the tarmac area there is a slight threshold.
  • Approaching Derby Road, the tarmac changes colour and is patched and uneven in places.
  • Continue for another 10m till you get to the Derby Road pavement.
  • When you reach the Derby Road pavement, turn right.
  • There is a crossing at this point.
  • Do not cross at the crossing, but continue right along Derby Road on this side.
  • As you turn right there is tactile paving running along the path which forms part of the pelican crossing and causes uneven surfaces.
  • The pavement is level, but stay to the right as a dropped kerb causes a left hand camber.
  • There is a second dropped kerb which causes a left hand camber.
  • Continue ahead to the bus stop.
  • Just before the bus stop is more tactile paving.
  • As you approach the bus stop there is a slight slope upwards.
  • Continue past the bus stop.
  • Follow Derby Road for approximately 12m and you will come to Wollaton Hall Drive.
  • The pavement is 150cm wide all the way along, but there are obstructions such as street lighting and CCTV poles which could cause a risk of collision.
  • There is a slight slope upwards toward Wollaton Hall Drive.
  • Keep to the right of the pavement as there is a steep camber to the left.
  • You have now arrived at Wollaton Hall Drive.
  • There are uneven surfaces caused by repairs to the pavement and manhole covers.

Crossing Wollaton Hall Drive

  • As you approach Wollaton Hall Drive there is tactile paving and a dropped kerb.
  • The dropped kerb creates a steep downwards slope.
  • To the right of the tactile paving is a raised manhole cover which could be a trip hazard.
  • Cross Wollaton Hall Drive to the central reservation.
  • The distance to the central reservation is approximately 5m.
  • During autumn there could be leaves on the ground which could be slippery.
  • There is tactile paving on the central reservation.
  • The central reservation is level.
  • From the central reservation cross the second part of Wollaton Hall Drive.
  • The distance from the central reservation to the far side of the road is approximately 5m.
  • There is a slight camber from left to right on Wollaton Hall Drive
  • As you cross from the central reservation, the road is worn in places.
  • As you reach the far side of the road there is another dropped kerb.
  • There is a steep slope at the dropped kerb.
  • On reaching the pavement, follow the pavement to the left and continue along Derby Road.

Wollaton Hall Drive to Derby Road No's 530 - 564 Junction

  • The surface of the paving is tarmac.
  • The pavement is over 150cm wide.
  • There are manhole covers which are uneven and may be a trip hazard along the pavement.
  • There is a very easy camber from right to left.
  • There are road signs and lampposts which obstruct the pavement in places.
  • There are uneven surfaces caused by tree roots in places.
  • There is a very easy slope leading upwards along the pavement.
  • There is a raised manhole cover where the tarmac is worn and is a trip hazard.
  • There is a telecommunication cover to the right with a 2cm threshold caused by worn tarmac, which could be a trip hazard.
  • Continue 70m to the Queens Medical Centre bus stop.
  • The width of the pavement decreases at the bus stop to 135cm.
  • There is also a slight slope leading upwards to the bus stop and then down from the bus stop.
  • As you pass the bus stop there is tactile paving to the left.
  • There is seating at the bus stop with an armrest on the left.
  • Follow the pavement past the bus stop for 8m till you come to the junction of Derby road No's 530-564.

Crossing The Junction of Derby Road No's 530 - 564 Junction

  • There is a steep dropped kerb without tactile paving on the near side of Derby Road No's 530-564.
  • Cross the first part of Derby Road No's 530-564 to the central reservation.
  • The central reservation has dropped kerbs.
  • From the central reservation it is approximately 5m to the far side.
  • There is a dropped kerb on the far side of the road.
  • There is tactile paving on the far side of the road.
  • During autumn, leaves may accumulate and cause a slippery surface.
  • During wet weather water may pool and become a trip hazard.
  • On the road there are potholes which could be a trip hazard.

Derby Road No's 530-564 Junction to Subway to Queens Medical Centre

  • Once you have crossed Derby Road keep following the pavement to the left.
  • The pavement is tarmac.
  • The pavement briefly narrows to 140cm, due to a tree which has grown across the pavement.
  • Once past the tree, the pavement becomes over 150cm wide again.
  • The tree has thorns which could be a hazard.
  • There is a very easy camber on the pavement from right to left.
  • There are also manhole covers with uneven surfaces.
  • There are lampposts and road signs which obstruct the pavement.
  • Continue along the pavement for 25m until you come to the subway to Queens Medical Centre.
  • Just before the subway the pavement has an easy slope downwards.

Subway to Queens Medical Centre to Crossing Point

  • Do not use the subway, but continue along the pavement to the right.
  • The pavement is more than 150cm wide.
  • There are lampposts which could create an obstruction.
  • As you continue along the pavement to the right of the subway there is a very easy slope upwards.
  • There is litter on the pavement which could be a trip hazard.
  • Continue along the pavement for approximately 50m to the crossing point to the Queens Medical Centre.
  • From the subway to the Queens Medical Centre there are street signs and telecommunication boxes which obstruct the pavement.
  • There is a lamppost on route which reduces the pavement width to 135cm as you pass it.
  • Do not cross the road here but continue straight ahead.

Queens Medical Centre Crossing Point to Derby Road Roundabout Crossing Point

  • Do not use the crossing but continue ahead.
  • At the crossing point there is a very easy downward slope.
  • There is a slight camber from right to left.
  • There is also tactile paving crossing the pavement at this point.
  • Just past the crossing point there is a slight slope upwards towards the Queens Medical Centre Main Entrance bus stop.
  • Continue 20m to the Queens Medical Centre Main Entrance bus stop.
  • The bus stop causes an obstruction on the pavement.
  • The pavement remains more than 150cm wide as you pass the bus stop.
  • There is tactile paving to the right of the pavement as you pass the bus stop.
  • There are seats with arm rests on one side.
  • There are manhole covers with uneven surfaces.
  • Continue for 30m to the staggered crossing at the end of Derby Road just before the roundabout.
  • There is tactile paving crossing the pavement, just before the Derby Road and Clifton Boulevard crossing point.

Derby Road to Clifton Boulevard Crossing Point

  • There is a steep slope to the crossing point.
  • There is a tactile paving at the crossing point kerb.
  • This crossing can be used by pedestrians and cyclists.
  • The crossing is push button activated.
  • The height of the controls is 100cm.
  • There is no audible announcement at this crossing.
  • There is a vibrating cone for anyone with a visual impairment, to indicate when it is safe to cross.
  • There are also two visual controls to the right of the crossing, which are 150cm and 200cm high.
  • Cross to the central reservation.
  • There is a very easy upwards incline on the road.
  • There is tactile paving at the far side of the crossing leading to the central reservation.
  • The paving on the central reservation is tarmac and has a very easy slope upwards.
  • Follow the pathway on the central reservation to the second crossing.
  • There is a very easy upwards incline on the road.
  • There is tactile paving at the far side of the crossing.
  • At the far side of the crossing turn right and continue to follow the pavement to the next crossing point.
  • The pathway has a slight camber from right to left.
  • The pavement is more than 150cm wide but is shared by cyclists.
  • There are manhole covers which have uneven surfaces.
  • Continue for 30m to the next crossing.
  • When you come to Derby Road roundabout crossing, turn right to face the Clifton Boulevard crossing point.

Clifton Boulevard Crossing Point to City Campus Entrance

  • There is tactile paving across the pavement as you approach the crossing.
  • There is a dropped kerb at the crossing.
  • There is push button control to the left of the crossing.
  • The height of the control button is 104cm.
  • The visual controls are 150cm and 200cm.
  • There is tactile paving at the crossing point.
  • There is a steep slope at the crossing point.
  • Cross to the far side. The distance is approximately 5m.
  • There is tactile paving at the far side of the crossing.
  • There is a steep slope at the far side of the crossing.
  • There is a manhole cover with uneven surface which could be a trip hazard.
  • Turn right after the crossing.
  • There is a steep slope on the pavement.
  • There are sign posts which cause obstruction on the pavement.
  • Turn left and follow the path.
  • There is an easy upward slope.
  • There is a steep camber from right to left.
  • Follow the pathway for approximately 15m to the next crossing.
  • There is tactile paving at the crossing point.
  • There is a steep slope at the crossing point.
  • The crossing point is push button activated.
  • The button is 103cm high.
  • The visual displays are 160 and 200cm high.
  • Cross the road at the crossing point.
  • The distance to the far side is approximately 6m.
  • There is tactile paving on far side of the crossing.
  • There is an easy slope on the far side of the crossing.
  • Ahead is the entrance to the City Campus.

Entrance to City Campus

  • There on no doors or gates at the entrance.
  • The entrance is more than 150cm wide.
  • There is an uneven threshold which may be a trip hazard.
  • There is a steep upward slope just beyond the entrance.
  • Follow the pathway for approximately 15m and turn left onto the adjoining path.
  • There are uneven areas of paving on this path.
  • There is an easy upward slope.
  • This path is used by pedestrians and cyclists.
  • After 15m the pathway becomes a steep slope downwards.
  • Ahead is a zebra crossing which will take you onto the main City Campus.